LPN Wound Care - FT Day Shift

Northridge Health & Rehabilitation; Commerce (GA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

MyFlexPay—pay before payday

Paid time off with cash-out option

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Northridge Health & Rehab in Commerce, GA is seeking a full-time LPN for wound care and routine nursing duties. You will monitor wounds, administer treatments, and document patient progress under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

A GA LPN license and nursing degree/qualifications are required. This role offers competitive hourly pay, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Georgia or eligible to practice in GA.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program or possess a Nursing degree.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and treat wounds per physician orders.
• Administer and record all treatment medications.
• Chart patient progress, ailments, meds, symptoms, and observations.
• Provide information to supervising RN regarding patient progress and care.
• Prepare reports to Director of Nursing for departmental updates.
• Assist in identifying and managing acute/chronic wounds and skin lesions.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer patients as requested.
• Promote the image of the system through professional conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

LPN program or Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## LPN Wound Care - FT Day ShiftApply: Northridge Health & Rehab - Commerce, GA 30529: Full time: Posted Today: JR34927Join us atNorthridge Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities# **Full Time:**Starting Pay: $28.25 to $31.50/hourShift differentials evenings, nights and weekendsWeekly pay**Benefits Offered:*** myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday* Paid time off with ability to cash out* 7 paid Holidays* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Company Paid Life and Disability* 401(k) with match* Referral Bonus Program ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Monitor any skin problems that the patients may have and treat as ordered by physician.* Administer and record all treatment medications.* Chart information regarding patient’s progress, ailments, medication, symptoms and observations.* May be required to provide all information regarding patient to the supervising RN as to their progress and care.* Provide to the Director of Nursing appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and others as necessary.* Assist in identifying, managing and treating acute and chronic wounds and skin lesions i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears, skin infections, etc.* Maintain effective lines of communication with attending physicians.* Admit, discharge and transfer patients as requested.* Send patients to the hospital as necessary.* Make compliance rounds and report any pertinent issues.* Assist the Director of Nursing in follow-up on consultant recommendations (i.e. pharmacy, dietary, etc.)* Complete documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation etc.)* Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.* Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.* Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. # # SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required.* Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills* Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.An active LPN License to practice in the State of Georgia # SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES# Provides oversight and direction unlicensed nursing personnel. # LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.# MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. # REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. # COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLSThis job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word # CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPlease see minimum qualifications # PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace